2.6.16

My MAC Nude Lipstick Collection

Back in 2012, I purchased
my very first MAC lipstick (Loverlorn) and little did I know fast
forward a few years I would become obsessed with the iconic vanilla scented
hues. But it's okay, I'm not alone; MAC lipstick counters are
notoriously busy, swamped with frenzied females seeking out shades they don't
already own, amongst the hundreds on offer. But there's just something about
the black bullets that get us girls going (no pun intended!). So
today, I wanted to share my MAC nude lipstick collection, classic fail-safe
shades that set off a smokey eye and work well with every eyeshadow and outfit.
And it's important to remember it's not about matching your skin tone, nude
isn't one colour and nude lipsticks are fickle, what works for me, may not work
for you. But all in all nude lipsticks make for a perfectly polished
pout...

Velvet Teddy is described as "deep-tone
beige" with a matte finish and is without a doubt a true nineties
nude. Applied directly onto my lips it's more of a muted medium-dark beige,
with a pink undertone. At first, I found the shade dauntingly dark, especially when paired with
MAC Soar Lip Liner, but the two shades are wearing on me. I also like
to wear Velvet Teddy with a swipe of Brave by MAC. Whilst creamy in texture in
comparison to the likes of MAC Ruby Woo (retro
matte), Velvet Teddy can be a tad drying when reapplied.

MAC Brave lipstick is described as a
"pink-beige with a white pearl" with a satin finish. But applied
directly onto my lips it’s more of a soft rosy neutral pink, with a slight cool
undertone. MAC Brave is lighter than Soar lip liner and pinker than Velvet Teddy. And
due to its satin semi-matte finish, it's opaque, comfortable, and easy to apply
and has good wear time of around 3 hours and leaves a light stain on the
lips.

MAC Modesty is described as
a "muted neutral pink" and is the perfect blend
between pink and brown and isn't too cool or warm toned. Modesty is opaque
in just one swipe and has a cremesheen finish (creamy balmy texture, with
a buildable coverage - which if
by far my favourite MAC Lipstick finish),that doesn't cling to dry patches and is easy
to wear. I've read and heard very little about Modesty, which is surprising as
I reach for it over the likes of Velvet Teddy and Brave.

My most worn nude lipstick from MAC, Peach Blossom is the ultimate
naked lipstick. Described
as a "frosted cool nude", Peach Blossom is more of a light
peachy pink. The cremesheen lipstick from MAC is super flattering enhances my
lips leaving them looking luscious and full. Peach Blossom has a
semi-sheer lightweight finish (which unfortunately requires
frequent top-ups), but is a great alternative if you're not a fan of lip-gloss. It's
a throw on shade, comfortable wear and is forever found in my handbag.

In the words of Vivianna from VDM, MAC Patisserie is a people
pleasing lipstick. And those words alone enabled my purchase and yes, I was
very pleased when I painted my pout with the "sheer creamy neutral
pink". MAC Patisserie has a lustre finish (lightweight and sheer) and
is more pink than brown and a soft gold shimmer runs through the bullet, but
doesn't migrate onto the lips unless layered. Without a doubt a shade I wish I
had tried sooner!

MAC Shy Girl is described as a "creamy
neutral coral beige" with a cremesheen finish. Shy Girl is a throwback
shade in my MAC nude collection, being the first nude lipstick I purchased from
MAC. The peachy nude is unlike anything else I own and I personally find the
coral undertone becomes more apparent the more I apply, so usually apply just
one swipe otherwise things tend to get a little too coral.
Admittedly, not a shade I reach for all that often in recent, but a beauty
blogger classic.

Described as a "light
blue pink" MAC Crème Cup is my least worn nude from MAC. This isn't for
any particular reason, but the light pink has a creamy, opaque formula, which
is great if you're after something more pigmented and pale, but I tend gravitate towards
sheerer shades on a day-to-day basis. Crème Cup is described as a "blue
pink" but it isn't as bright, or blue as MAC Snob. This shade may be one to
pair with a lip liner... I’ll report back.